I need help with this one. Would love to know the history of this pistol.
I have a Smith and Wesson 38 Revolver. The barrel is 5" long, nickle plated. On the top of the barrel is stamped, SMITH&WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA PAT D JAN 24 05 { NEXT LINE UNDER } JULY 11 05 AUG 24 05 REISSUE JULY 25 71 MAY 11 80 JAN 5 82
The bottom of the handle looks to be stamped 496900
Keep in mind that I will probably have to get a better and bigger magnifying glass to see the numbers clearer on the barrel, handle, and cylinder. 0's kind of look like 6's and visa verse.
Have some numbers on the cylinder where the bullets are chambered looks to be 409000.
Again I'm not sure the numbers on the cylinder, they are very worn. In fact this firearm should not be fired.
What I'm getting at I just can't believe that this pistol is was made in 1971 when I know I've had it stored in a ammo box for about 20 years are longer. My Father gave it to me a long time ago and was given to him I'm sure over 50 years ago. Is this possible? The dates do not match up. Some identifying thing is that this pistol has the Smith and Wesson emblem stamped on the side and the grips have a target instead of the S&W emblem. Can any body identify this pistol? Thanks
I have a Smith and Wesson 38 Revolver. The barrel is 5" long, nickle plated. On the top of the barrel is stamped, SMITH&WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA PAT D JAN 24 05 { NEXT LINE UNDER } JULY 11 05 AUG 24 05 REISSUE JULY 25 71 MAY 11 80 JAN 5 82
The bottom of the handle looks to be stamped 496900
Keep in mind that I will probably have to get a better and bigger magnifying glass to see the numbers clearer on the barrel, handle, and cylinder. 0's kind of look like 6's and visa verse.
Have some numbers on the cylinder where the bullets are chambered looks to be 409000.
Again I'm not sure the numbers on the cylinder, they are very worn. In fact this firearm should not be fired.
What I'm getting at I just can't believe that this pistol is was made in 1971 when I know I've had it stored in a ammo box for about 20 years are longer. My Father gave it to me a long time ago and was given to him I'm sure over 50 years ago. Is this possible? The dates do not match up. Some identifying thing is that this pistol has the Smith and Wesson emblem stamped on the side and the grips have a target instead of the S&W emblem. Can any body identify this pistol? Thanks
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